U.S. Democracy's Preservation Period Predicted by Historian at Oxford University
In a new essay for The Guardian, Timothy Garton Ash, a professor at the University of Oxford, has issued a stark warning to Americans – they have only 400 days to save their democracy. During his seven weeks in the U.S. this summer, Garton Ash was shaken by the speed and executive brutality of President Trump's assault on U.S. democracy. He expressed concern over the desperate weakness of resistance to that assault. However, Garton Ash does not attribute this weakness to the Democrats' policies or current leadership. Instead, he believes the currently GOP-controlled Congress needs to 'start doing its job again' and keep the White House in check. One of the strategies Garton Ash suggests the Democrats should employ is to focus on bringing economic costs directly to voters. He mentions the possibility of President Trump performing a pre-election cash handout to voters, and suggests that the Democrats should counteract any potential benefits from Trump's policies by addressing the economic concerns of the voters. Garton Ash does not express a view on whether the pre-election cash handout is likely to occur. He also does not discuss any potential consequences for the Democrats if they fail to bring economic costs to voters. The text does not mention any specific voters or demographics that the Democrats should target. However, Garton Ash believes that Democrats, regardless of party or ideology, must hope to regain control of the House in the 2026 midterms. It's important to note that the nature and amount of the potential pre-election cash handout are not detailed in the text. Garton Ash does not solely advocate for Democrats to discuss the defense of democracy, but also to address economic issues in their campaign. His prediction serves as a call to action for Americans to take their democracy seriously and for the Democrats to strategize effectively in the coming elections.
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